Cherry Blossoms After Winter: Volume 3

겨울 지나 벚꽃 [Gyeoul Jina Beotkkot] #3

by Bamwoo

College brings new classmates, new challenges, and a new phase in their relationship. The third volume of the fan-favorite BL manhwa turned K-drama, now in print for the first time.

As they graduate from high school and prepare for university, Haebom and Taesung have not only rekindled their friendship—they’re officially a couple! Haebom is blissfully happy, but he also feels more pressure than ever. He and Taesung still have to hide their relationship, and Haebom is determined to do well in school and repay Taesung’s mother for her generosity.

Taesung secures a place for them to live together, and they start their freshman year of college, where Haebom finds himself distracted by all the girls drawn to Taesung. Little does Haebom know that someone sinister has their eyes on him, too. As they navigate a whirlwind of unexpected events and complicated emotions, can Haebom and Taesung weather the storm of this new chapter in their relationship?

Volume 3 includes episodes 31–45 of the webcomic Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

Genres: Romance, Manga, Manhwa, LGBT, Webcomic, Fiction, Contemporary

240 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Lucy Tonks (the invisible life of a reader) · Rating 3 out of 5]

i may or may not be binge reading this

[bailey elizabeth smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

Loving that we’re onto the college years now! Not the stalker though!!!

[leo]

yuri on ice mas sem ice e sem yuri

[haispeace · Rating 4 out of 5]

El tercero ?????! 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️ Maravilla!

Tengo ganas de ver cómo termina el cuarto para ver el final de esta historia pero no creo que pueda ser mucho mejor que este!

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Haebom being on the cover is fitting, because he really shines in this volume. While the pacing is still a little choppy, this was an excellent comeback after the previous volume's disappointing relationship development (or lack thereof).

Some is still oddly fast-paced: we rush straight to college and to the two of them living together, with Taesung (literally) calling in a favor to get his dad to buy him a condo near their school. I did like the tension between Taesung and his mother, with her being upset that he'd bypassed her, and him apologizing for not speaking to her about it beforehand, but also firmly pointing out that he's allowed to speak to his own father. Divorce doesn't mean the kids are supposed to lose a parent in the process.

It didn't make a lot of sense for his mother to tour the condo, being surprised by its small size and only one bed...and then just going "well okay then" when Taesung says "it's because it's only a one bedroom." Okay?? It's still one bed?? His statement didn't change anything at all about her confusion/objection. It's not that I wanted her to make a huge deal out of it, by why even include that scene if nothing was going to come of it.

The rest of the volume is pretty typical college-life stuff, with the usual group projects, and a completely pointless school trip that only lasted a few pages. But I liked how much Haebom is starting to come into his own now that he's in a relationship with Taesung and out of a house where he'd always felt like an unwelcome visitor. Loved that he was the one taking initiative to kiss Taesung.

Taesung is still too closed-off for me to fully be buying into this relationship, but now that Haebom is a little less terrified of speaking his mind, he's opening up more communication that will help their relationship to grow. And I liked that while there were a couple of potential jealousy storylines in this one, neither was that big of a deal.

The girl with a crush on Taesung was an interesting addition, because she showed her true, rather nasty colors once she was rejected. Haebom is learning that not everyone is how they appear on the surface, or portray themselves to others. And he gains himself a creepy stalker, who may or may not be fully resolved by the end of this volume. (The stalker does still have a photoshopped image of Taesung and Haebom kissing, but I guess he's so widely despised by the school that he wouldn't gain much by sharing it? He'd only wanted to use it to blackmail Haebom into doing things with him.)

Not the most amazing series thus far, but this volume did improve some. I like seeing Haebom going after what he wants, and that shoes comment was wildly smooth.

[Elaine White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like this plot was trying to go somewhere new, but it felt a bit flat to me. Everything was quite sudden and the twists came very quickly but had little impact. Maybe the next volume will make better use of them, I'm not sure.

[Kieran Major · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the 3ed instrument it’s so cute I can’t wait to read the 4th one. There was a lot more misunderstandings between the boys but they made up and I love there friend he was so sweet then we had that fucking weirdo can ppl not be nice ffs.
But over all I loved it!

[Akansha · Rating 5 out of 5]

My comfort couple.

We can't be friends if someone doesn't likes this manhwa. This volume was mostly cute other than that creepy stalker. Also that other girl, I don't even remember her name, stop being so petty.

[Megan ૮ • ﻌ - ა · Rating 5 out of 5]

That creepy guy better back off!
Or I’ll turn into Cynthia Erivo with my babies 💥

[Cosmo Cosimo · Rating 3 out of 5]

nicht der predator in meinem süßen yaoi

[colagatji · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was cute and all but also whatever

[Nicoleodeontv · Rating 2 out of 5]

Relleno pero bueno, cute

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just wanna wrap these guys in bubble wrap so they never have to talk to these weird annoying people again

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is okay. I wanted more cute between our couple and really we only got other people drama in I wanted cute dates and more cute confession of how much they like each other.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The one with the creepy sunbae.

[Atticus · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️

I adore this series so much

[Ollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨✨✨✨✨

[Silvia · Rating 2 out of 5]

now they’re adults working, like nothing burger…..I mean at least they got married in the end

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Avani · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️

[Arathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one started off super cute and hopeful, but went in a super sinister direction. Can’t wait to find out what happens next!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love seeing these two in college. Absolutely love this series!

[Aurora]

Got about a quarter in, realized I wasn’t enjoying any of it, decided to cut my losses and DNF.

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

*2.5

[Paris Whitehouse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quitting while I'm ahead because the toxic BL stereotypes are already creeping in :(

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Taesung might be a bit forceful in his ideas from time to time, but he really does manage to set up things nicely for himself and Haebom. If anything, it's a surprise Ms. Ha doesn't ask more questions when she inspects their new place. Yonghee also turns out to be an excellent friend to both Taesung and Haebom; if anything they are very lucky that he ends up in the same college program with both of them. This Jaegyun on the other hand, seems to be trouble with the way he's fixated on Haebom, to the point that even innocent and kind Haebom also seems to be growing uncomfortable around him and questioning more than he normally would. Yuri also seems to be another troublemaker, but because she's interested in Taesung and he's clearly not returning any interest. She doesn't seem to have much if any thoughts about Taesung and Haebom always being together like some of the others.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars